IPod backup/ recovery files on a PC

Where can I find my iPod backup/ recovery files on my PC (Windows XP) to delete old backup files?

i already followed what is listed in that support section. but still im loosing 10+ GB of disk space because of the backup i made which i cant delete because its nowhere to be found. pls help asap. thanks.
sorry for necro posting.

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IPod backup/recovery issues

Okay, so my iCloud storage on my iPod Touch 4G was full, and I didn't want to buy any more storage, so I decided to back it up to my iMac. I created a backup for my iPod, and I think it backed up, but I'm not quite sure. Then, I saw there was a software update for iOS 6.0.1, so I got that, and walked away from the computer for awhile. When I came back, iTunes had displayed a message saying, "iTunes has detected an iPod in recovery mode. You must restore this iPod before it can be used with iTunes."
I certainly do NOT want to restore it, because I will loose all of my settings, game data, and most importantly, my Photos. I don't know if the iPod is backed up or not, and I don't want to risk restoring my iPod.
Help!

If you backed up to iTunes go to iTunes?Preferences>Devices and the date of the backup will be listed.
To look at date of the an iCloud backup yo have to haver a device signed into that iCloud account and then go to Settings>iCloud>Storage and Backup. You make have to got to Manage Storage and tap on the iPod backup.

HP Pavilion dv7-6c90us Unable to install backup recovery files SWSETUP from desktop

HP Pavilion dv7-6c90us Win-7 home premium. My computer failed to start. I went to HP system recovery and backed up files on an external portable drive. I had to reformat and install th OS with min drivers, an option given in HP help. I got my system up and running. i opened the ext drive and backup files. It had an icon called restore which i clicked and it copied all the files on my system and left a shortcut on my desktop. when i click on the shortcut, it opens a folder "C" and a " sourcefileList".
. I want to restore my documents and pics. Please advice.
Thanks.

Hi SKA92,
Welcome to the HP forum!
I understand you are trying to restore your backup files. I am pleased to provide with a link to Restoring Files from Backup, and a Microsoft document on Restore files from a backup. Please let me know if this is resolved.
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HT201263 i'm 11 and my ipod4 is in recovery mode because It's disabled I went to itunes and it said ipod in recovery mode found you must restore so i clicked ok went to files devices but it wouldn't let me click back up whats going on?

i'm 11 and my ipod4 is in recovery mode because It's disabled I went to itunes and it said ipod in recovery mode found you must restore so i clicked ok went to files devices but it wouldn't let me click back up whats going on?

Because you can't backup a device that is in Recovery mode.
You have to restore the iPod and restore from backup if you have a backup
For how to restore:
iTunes: Restoring iOS software
To restore from backup see:
iOS: Back up and restore your iOS device with iCloud or iTunes
If you restore from iCloud backup the apps will be automatically downloaded. If you restore from iTunes backup the apps and music have to be in the iTunes library since synced media like apps and music are not included in the backup of the iOS device that iTunes makes.
You can redownload most iTunes purchases by:
Downloading past purchases from the App Store, iBookstore, and iTunes Store

Trying to backup ipod all music files changed to undf. format. Now I can't see them on ipod or itunes

I am not very tech savy, so when my computer died I tried to backup music files from ipod. The "other" had grown gigantic, and it said to restore it. But I knew that I had to save the files first. New ITunes wouldn't find them, so I tried other software. Now the music files are still on the ipod, but I can't see them or play them! Tried playing with VLC media player, it says it can't play because they are now undf. format. I know I need to convert them to something, but I have no idea how. I don't understand tags and such, but I do believe there are programs to reformat files? Please help! Keep it simple, as I am in my 60's and not very sharp about such things.

How do I enable it for hard drive use?
My story goes thus:
Put movie on iPod hard drive to get it to my laptop (from desktop at home.)
Can watch movie on computer using iPod as an external hard drive. all good, but the iPod can't play it.
So I take the movie off the iPod and onto my Laptop, and use iTunes to put it onto the iPod.
Now the iPod will play the movie but if I go through "my computer" to the iPod, I can't see the files on there. what if I want to watch it at a friends house? Or on my own laptop. I don't want an iPod copy and a hard drive copy on my player, that halves the memory!
Is there some kind of softwre or setting I can use that lets me access the files on there for other use? I've got about 3gig of music on there so far, I know it's on there as it plays fine, but if I'm going to be jumping between 2 or 3 computers, I'd just like access to my files.
I don't want 2 or 3 copies of a movie, it takes up too much space.
Looks like I need
A: 1 copy on the hard drive to play through Itunes,
B: a Second on the iPod to play round a friends house (or on my own Laptop, negating the need for "A") as a hard drive file, and
C: a Final 3rd copy also on the iPod for it to play itself, which it hides from "My computer"
If I could just get access to "C" through My computer I wouldn't need the first two (it's not a sync problem like someone suggested)
Why have apple made this so impossible?
My last MP3 player, you just copy and pasted the file. It was more like portable hard drive/memory that could also play the MP3 files that were on it.

Recovery using backup control file

Hello friends,
I have a scenario where i am unable to recover by database by using backup control file option can u pls give ur expert advice.
1) Database is working in ARCHIVE MODE.
2) One of my file was READ ONLY when i take my closed backup. At this time
v$log file output is :
group# thread# sequence# bytes member arc status first_change#
1 1 8 8192 2 yes inactive 4697463
2 1 9 8192 2 yes active 4717493
3 1 10 8192 2 no current 4717738
3) After 2-3 log switches i have made it READ WRITE.
4) After making it READ WRITE i have taken controlfile backup by using
ALTER SYSTEM BACKUP CONTROLFILE TO 'E:\ORACLE\CONTROL01.CTL';.
5) Again i have make some log switches.
6) Shutdown my database using SHUTDOWN option.
7) Copy my SYSTEM,UNDO,USER,INDEX datafiles from my backup (taken at
step 2) and CONTROL file (taken at step 4).
8) I have not copied my old redo log files so those are new.
9) I mount database & then use this command to recover database :
RECOVER DATABASE USING BACKUP CONTROLFILE AUTO;
10) My recovery process starts applying archived log files and applied upto
sequence no 9. When it starts applying last one 10 which is online redo log
and not yet archived my recovery process fails by giving this error:
ORA-00308: cannot open archived log 'd:\oracle\oradata\practice\archive\1_10.dbf'
ORA-27041: unable to open file
OSD-04002: unable to open file
O/S-Error: (OS 2) The system cannot find the file specified.
11) I try to open database using :
ALTER DATABASE OPEN RESETLOGS;
it gives following warning:
Error at line 1:
ORA-01113: file 1 needs media recovery
ORA-01110: datafile 1: 'D:\ORACLE\ORADATA\PRACTICE\SYSTEM01.DBF'
Please guide me why it is so ?
Whether in BACKUP CONTROL FILE CASES system didn't recognise ONLINE REDO LOG FILES or it is anything else.
Regards
Sethi

Hi,
>>I am not using RMAN. I am taking user managed backups. Moreover i have tried what u said that make checkpoints also but again i came to the same result when it try to apply last archived log which was current redo log when database was started to shutdown it says unable to find the specified file & then when i open database using resetlogs it says system file needs media recovery.
it show error because you are using wrong approach of Recovery.
Alter database open Resetlog command is used only in incomplete recovery.
but your are giving
Recover database command,it means ur performing full recovery (means you have apply online redo logfile.) and after applying it you should open the database with Alter database Open command.
No need to give resetlog option.
Again Restore all backup;
Issue Recover database;
and open the database with
Alter database open;
Thanks
Kuljeet Pal Singh

How can i backup my files in recovery mode?

i went into recovery mode and tried to repair my hard drive and it says it can't be repaired and I have to restore my computer. is there anyway i can backup my files from recovery mode onto a new disk?

There are several ways to back up a Mac that is not fully functional. You need an external hard drive to hold the backup data.
1. Start up from the Recovery partition, from Internet Recovery, or from a local Time Machine backup volume (option key at startup.) Launch Disk Utility and follow the instructions in this support article, under “Instructions for backing up to an external hard disk via Disk Utility.” The article refers to starting up from a DVD, but the procedure in Recovery mode is the same. You don't need a DVD if you're running OS X 10.7 or later.
2. If Method 1 fails because of disk errors, and no other Mac is available, then you may be able to salvage some of your files by copying them in the Finder. If you already have an external drive with OS X installed, start up from it. Otherwise, if you have Internet access, follow the instructions on this page to prepare the external drive and install OS X on it. You'll use the Recovery installer, rather than downloading it from the App Store.
3. If you have access to a working Mac, and both it and the non-working Mac have FireWire or Thunderbolt ports, start the non-working Mac in target disk mode. Use the working Mac to copy the data to another drive. This technique won't work with USB, Ethernet, Wi-Fi, or Bluetooth.
4. If the internal drive of the non-working Mac is user-replaceable, remove it and mount it in an external enclosure or drive dock. Use another Mac to copy the data.

ORA-01195: online backup of file 65 needs more recovery to be consistent

Hi,
I was doing a clone by taking the hot backup from prod to dev. The backup was good. And then I created the control file, Then I passed the command
recover database until cancel using backup controlfile;
It asked for the archived logs files. I supplied them until current time.
Then I canceled.
That's when I got this error
ORA-01547: warning: RECOVER succeeded but OPEN RESETLOGS would get error below
ORA-01195: online backup of file 65 needs more recovery to be consistent
ORA-01110: data file 65: '/d10/oradata/dwdev/kt01.dbf'
ORA-01112: media recovery not started
What am I doing wrong? I have not yet passed the command "Alter database open resetlogs"
Should I do more logswitches in prod and pass those files to dev ? Or should I just put the kt tablespace in backup mode and copy the data files?

Which set of archivelogs did you copy over to apply ? All the archivelogs from the first ALTER TABLESPACE ... BEGIN BACKUP to the archivelogs subsequent to the last ALTER TABLESPACE ... END BACKUP ?
In the cloned datadabase, what messages do you see in the alert.log on having issued the RECOVER DATABASE command ? Does it complain about the datafiles being fuzzy ? Which archivelogs does it show as having been applied ?
Can you check the log sequence numbers for the duration of the Backup PLUS ArchiveLogs subsequent to the Backup ?

Detected ipod in "recovery mode" - Need to get files off it

I plugged my ipod nano 2g 4gb into computer and it says it needs to be restored, but I need to get files of it as I used it mainly as a memory stick. Can anyone help me with this? Thanks

Have you had a chance to look at this troubleshooting page? Have a look at the bottom section that suggests changing the drive letter assigned to the iPod in Windows Explorer. That may solve the problem without restoring: iTunes has detected an iPod in recovery mode - Use iTunes to restore

How can I backup the files in my ipod touch to my pc?

Help please!
I've just re-installed my windows XP, after I connected my ipod touch to my PC, opened itune, and tried to sync but it wouldn't backup my files (pitures,applications...) to itune? Anyone know how to tansfer my files and applications back to my itune?
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Juliette

I did that.. but in my itune, it's still blank under application, photos etc...?
I tried to sync applications, it said all existing app and their data on the ipod will be replaced with applications from this itunes library... but there's no app in the library??
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How to import ipod backup file into itunes

hi. accidentally all of my itunes library was removed. i have the files still but they are very unorganized & mostly .wav format so that if i just paste them back into itunes i'll have to label all of them. there's an xml file called "ipod backup" that i found in my itunes music folder but i don't know how to use it. is there any way i could use this file to restore my library and tags? thanks, emily

Howardb wrote:
I have a ".m4r" file on my PC that I would like to use as a ringtone.
Open iTunes. On the left you will see a Ringtones category. Open it. Drag the .mr4 file there. It will tell you the length of it, etc. You can then sync it into your iPhone.
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T500 - HDD for Ultrabay - can it be used for Recovery Media & Backups & Page File & data?

I'm learning to check first before buying things.
I am considering getting a generic ultrabay SATA adapter
http://cgi.ebay.com/SATA-adapter-IBM-THINKPAD-43N3412-R400-W500-X200S-R500-/130441260492
and a WD 7,200 HDD
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136278
Can the ultrabay HDD be used for Recovery Media, and also Backups, page file, and other data?
And can the Backups on this HDD be deleted, so only the last backup is present?
Also, is it possible to use a HDD in the ultrabay slot, without an adpater? My T500 is a desktop replacement currently, so the HDD wouldn't need to be protected from movement or bumps.
Thanks for any ideas

For all of you who know less than I do, a HDD in the ultrabay slot can be used as a Recovery boot, and for the R&R backups.
These must both be put on the primary partition of the HDD.
I believe, but can't test or confirm, that another partition (logical partition) could be added to the drive and used for page filing and data.

How to transfer file from ipod touch to i tunes. i have files in my ipod , ut itunes is new so its telling if u sync the ipod all the files will be replaced but no files in the itunes.. so kindly help me how to transfer the files from i pod to itunesb

how to transfer file from ipod touch to i tunes. i have files in my ipod , ut itunes is new so its telling if u sync the ipod all the files will be replaced but no files in the itunes.. so kindly help me how to transfer the files from i pod to itunes......

Some of the information below has subsequently appeared in a document by turingtest2: Recovering your iTunes library from your iPod or iOS device - https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-3991
Your i-device was not designed for unique storage of your media. It is not a backup device and media transfer was designed for you maintaining a master copy of your media on a computer which is itself properly backed up against loss. Syncing is one way, computer to device, updating the device content to the content on the computer, not updating or restoring content on a computer. The exception is iTunes Store purchased content.
iTunes Store: Transferring purchases from your iOS device or iPod to a computer - http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1848 - only media purchased from iTunes Store
For transferring other items from an i-device to a computer you will have to use third party commercial software. Examples (check the web for others; this is not an exhaustive listing, nor do I have any idea if they are any good):
- Senuti - http://www.fadingred.com/senuti/
- Phoneview - http://www.ecamm.com/mac/phoneview/
- MusicRescue - http://www.kennettnet.co.uk/products/musicrescue/
- Sharepod (free) - http://download.cnet.com/SharePod/3000-2141_4-10794489.html?tag=mncol;2 - Windows
- Snowfox/iMedia - http://www.mac-videoconverter.com/imedia-transfer-mac.html - Mac & PC
- iexplorer (free) - http://www.macroplant.com/iexplorer/ - Mac&PC
- Yamipod (free) - http://www.yamipod.com/main/modules/downloads/ - PC, Linux, Mac [Still updated for use on newer devices? No edits to site since 2010.]
- 2010 Post by Zevoneer: iPod media recovery options - https://discussions.apple.com/message/11624224 - this is an older post and many of the links are also for old posts, so bear this in mind when reading them.
Syncing to a "New" Computer or replacing a "crashed" Hard Drive - https://discussions.apple.com/docs/DOC-3141 - dates from 2008 and some outdated information now.
Copying Content from your iPod to your Computer - The Definitive Guide - http://www.ilounge.com/index.php/articles/comments/copying-music-from-ipod-to-co mputer/ - Information about use in disk mode pertains only to older model iPods.
Get Your Music Off of Your iPod - http://howto.wired.com/wiki/Get_Your_Music_Off_of_Your_iPod - I am not sure but this may only work with some models and not newer Touch, iPhone, or iPad.
Additional information here https://discussions.apple.com/message/18324797

IPod data recovery- Help!!

I recently lost all of the songs, videos and pictures I had on my 80gb ipod video (at least over 3000 items) and don't have any of the files in my computer anymore.
Now I've downloaded 3 trial versions of programs that claim to restore your iPod data, and I wanted to take into consideration your suggestions before making a quite possible unnecessary expense.
The first programs that I installed were Recover My iPod and iPod Data Recovery.
However, the problem with these two was that they either presented a list of over 8000 songs, with no names mind you, (an amount i vividly remember not having) or they would just appear as error files.
Then I stumbled upon an alternate option, which was iPod Recovery. It offered me a detailed list of all the songs i had in my iPod. So I left it yesterday almost the whole day, but in the end, it only allowed me to download 15 songs.
I don't know if this is the limit for the trial version, but before buying the full software, I wanted to ask if any of you had encountered the same problem, or if you know whether it would be a good choice to buy the program, and if it will allow me to recover all of my data. Please help me!! I don't care if I have to spend a lot of money in those programs, I just want to be sure that they will be able to recover all of my lost data.
Any comments or suggestions are highly welcomed and encouraged. Thanks in advanced, and please excuse any inconveniences I may have caused.

*They can rescue data that has not been overwritten.*
This is what I wanted to know, I thought they were scammers and that I'd not get anything out of it.
*can they recover all lost data? Most likely, no.*
T_T
*You do still have everything on your computer though, correct?*
If that were the case it would be unnecessary to look for programs that can "recover" your data
If you don't have the files on your computer, you do make regular backups of at least the important files on your computer, correct?
No...that's my mistake and I'm paying too big a price for it. sighs
Thanks a lot for your responses *Chris CA*, I'll still buy one of those programs and a backup memory x_x

What do you do when you forgot the password for the iPod backup?

i am really annoyed because i just got a new iPod (my last one broke) now i am trying to restore it with all of my pictures from my last one but i forgot my iPod backup fil passowrd. It says you have to type in a password i have put in every thing i could think of but it is not working!! HELPP!

1) Connect to iTunes on the computer you usually Sync with and Restore
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1414
2) If necessary Place the Device into Recovery mode...
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT1808
Note on Recovery Mode.
You may need to try this More than Once...
Be sure to Follow ALL the Steps...
Once you have Recovered your Device...
Re-Sync your Content or Restore from the most Recent Backup...
Restore from Backup > http://support.apple.com/kb/ht1766
Make sure you have the Latest Version of iTunes (v11) Installed on your computer
iTunes free download from www.itunes.com/download

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